Description
Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists are a quick and delightful fall treat made with refrigerated crescent roll dough filled with a spiced pumpkin puree mixture. These twisted pastries are buttery, cinnamon-sugared, and perfect for dipping in whipped cream for a cozy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
Pumpkin Mixture
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional
- Whipped cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pumpkin Filling: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice until well mixed and smooth.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean cutting board, then cut it in half to create two identical rectangles and place them side by side.
- Assemble Layers: Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture over one rectangle of dough, then place the second rectangle on top, lining up the edges to sandwich the filling.
- Cut Strips: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the layered dough into strips approximately 3/4 inch wide.
- Twist Strips: Transfer the strips to the lined baking sheet. Twist each strip by holding one end and twisting twice, then twisting the other end two to three times to create a spiral effect.
- Brush Butter: Generously brush melted butter over each twisted strip to enhance browning and flavor.
- Sprinkle Sugar and Cinnamon: Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered twists.
- Bake: Bake the twists in the preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 11 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow the twists to cool slightly before serving. Serve with whipped cream on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all edges are sealed when layering the dough to prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
- Use pumpkin pie spice for the perfect blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in the pumpkin mixture.
- For a crispier twist, bake a minute or two longer but keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Maple syrup enhances the sweetness and adds a nice flavor balance; substitute with honey if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
